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Sequoia and Kings Canyon parks offer over 800,000 acres of Wilderness and over 800 miles of maintained trails. Select from the information below for more information on how to enjoy and protect the parks' wilderness.

Special Wilderness RegulationsThis bulletin gives a snapshot of all special regulations, recommendations, closures, and limits. Download 2014 pdf

Campfire Restrictions

Please refer to the 2014 Minimum Impact Restrictions for details regarding campfire restrictions.This map provides locations where fires are permitted. This map does not reflect any additional fire restrictions that can occur during the summer season. Please check here for information on additional fire restrictions.

Group Size Limits When Off Maintained Trails

Group size limit of 8 applies in certain Wilderness areas when traveling 1/2 mile or more off maintained trails. Click for a map and descriptions of these areas.

(group size limit for traveling on maintained trails is 15, or 10 in the Redwood Canyon area).

Protecting Foxtail Pines in the Kern River DrainageAs of 2009 no campfires above 10,400 feet in elevation in the Kern Drainage or above 10,000 feet at Nine Lakes Basin & Big Arroyo areas. No campfires at Lower Crabtree Meadow within 1/4 mile of the food storage locker. Download pdf

Help Prevent the Spread of New Zealand Mud SnailsThe New Zealand mud snail is a very small invasive species of freshwater snail. These snails quickly form large colonies that can take over waterways, altering the natural ecosystems. To help prevent the introduction of this and other invasive species, clean your boots, laces, and equipment carefully before hiking in the parks. Read more from Yosemite National Park...